Population Dynamics
Students will study factors affecting population size and growth in ecosystems.
Key Questions
- Explain how birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration affect population size.
- Analyze the concepts of carrying capacity and limiting factors.
- Predict the long-term effects of human population growth on natural resources.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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